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The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Photograph shows a Klamath woman in a dugout canoe resting in a field of wokas, or great yellow water lilies (nymphaea polysepala) used as food, probably in the Klamath Basin area of Oregon
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This evocative photograph, titled "The Wokas Season-Klamath," captures a moment in time during the early 20th century in the Klamath Basin area of Oregon, United States. Taken by renowned American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1923, the image portrays a Klamath woman in a traditional dugout canoe, resting amidst a lush expanse of wokas or great yellow water lilies (Nymphaea polysepala). These water lilies were, and continue to be, an essential food source for the indigenous Klamath people. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneer in documenting Native American cultures, captured this image with a keen sense of respect and appreciation for the natural world and the people who lived in harmony with it. The woman's serene expression and the tranquil waters reflect the peaceful coexistence of the Klamath people and their environment. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Klamath people and their subsistence lifestyle. The use of the dugout canoe for transportation on the water, the abundance of the wokas, and the woman's connection to the land all underscore the importance of the natural world in their daily lives. This image, now held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the beauty and resilience of indigenous cultures and the natural world that sustains them. The wokas season serves as a reminder of the deep connection between people and the land, a connection that transcends time and continues to inspire awe and respect.
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